Mighty Mule FM502 Dual Swing - Blue Board - Manual (Page 19)

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Installing the Post Bracket Assembly and Gate Bracket
Step 7
Mark reference points for bolt holes on the fence post through middle of bracket slots. Marking reference points in this
manner allows room for adjustment when mounting the post bracket assembly and gate bracket. After marking your
reference points, remove the
opener and brackets from the
fence and gate.
Step 8
Drill 3 / 8 " holes into fence post
as marked.
Step 9
Fasten post bracket assembly to
the fence post using
(4)
3 / 8 " x 8" bolts, washers,
lock washers, and nuts
(provided). Remove excess
bolt length extending beyond
the tightened nuts with a
hacksaw or bolt cutters.
NOTE: In cases where the
fence post has a diameter larger
than 6", threaded rods or
carriage bolts longer than 8"
(not supplied) must be used.
Step 10
Mark reference points for bolt holes on
the gate cross member through middle of
gate bracket slots. Drill
3 / 8 " holes into
the gate cross member as marked.
Mount gate bracket using (2)
3 / 8 " x 3" bolts, washers, lock washers,
and nuts (provided). Cut off excess bolt
length extending beyond the tightened
nuts.
Gate Bracket Mounting Examples
Gate In Open Position
LEVEL horizontal cross member
Mark cross member through middle of
gate bracket slots and drill 3/8" holes
Post Bracket
Assembly
Mark fence post through
middle of bracket slots
and drill 3/8" holes
Round Metal Post
Round Wood Post
Square Metal Post
Square Wood Post
Remove excess bolt length
with hacksaw or bolt cutters
SIDE VIEW
TOP VIEW
EXAMPLES
Round Tube & Chain Link Gate
Square Tube Gate
Mounting Plate
Created for
Decorative Gate
(required but not
supplied)
Remove excess bolt length
with hacksaw or bolt cutters
FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW